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DisgustipatedinCA

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64. I think I understand where you're coming from.

Mon Feb 13, 2012, 01:30 PM

Feb 2012

At the bottom rungs of the Catholic church, there are some really wonderful and dedicated people doing important work. But of course, the catholic church itself has for centuries been against women, against science, against children, and against progress. These things are systematic, worldwide, and centrally controlled. You are a part of this organization by choice, and probably by tradition, and you're supportive of the church. Please don't be taken aback that some of us have a special hatred for this criminal organization. Make a splinter denomination--Catholic Plus. Do something, anything, to dissociate yourself with systematic child rapists. Or don't, but don't be surprised when you catch some of the invective aimed at the church.

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Nicki Minaj sends subliminal(?) message at Grammy's? [View all] FarLeftFist Feb 2012 OP

Good, bop bop.... Gabi Hayes Feb 2012 #1

I find this offensive being a catholic. southernyankeebelle Feb 2012 #2

He's a public figure who has some extremely controversial views. Iggo Feb 2012 #3

Yeah, this pope isn't exactly a model citizen. FarLeftFist Feb 2012 #5

I can't stand the pope. I just don't like them making a mockery of the cloths honorable popes who southernyankeebelle Feb 2012 #7

Frankly there haven't been that many honorable popes throughout history MadHound Feb 2012 #18

Last great Pope to me was the little fat pope John (I think that was his name) who died back in southernyankeebelle Feb 2012 #43

I had a relative whose name was Pio Quinto Tyrs WolfDaemon Feb 2012 #54

There weren't a heck of alot of those. Marrah_G Feb 2012 #42

I am not talking about John Paul. I am talking about Pope John who died in 1963. He came before southernyankeebelle Feb 2012 #49

pope john XXIII shanti Feb 2012 #55

Yes, Yes, everyone loved him. He was so friendly. They called him the little fat one. I remember southernyankeebelle Feb 2012 #57

Possible statement about contraception? FarLeftFist Feb 2012 #4

She can make her point without using a priest to stand by her side. I am all for birth control but southernyankeebelle Feb 2012 #6

To each their own. FarLeftFist Feb 2012 #9

Actually the point is lost. Why? vaberella Feb 2012 #31

I find it offensive & I'm not Catholic, nor do I have any real respect for Ratzinger... hlthe2b Feb 2012 #19

As a catholic I cannot stand the pope. I never liked him from the beginning. But showing southernyankeebelle Feb 2012 #41

When the Catholic Church starts showing respect for humanity Tsiyu Feb 2012 #48

Your entitled to your opinion. I happen to like the Episcopal Church and would never say it is evil. southernyankeebelle Feb 2012 #51

Well, I'll spare you the details, then Tsiyu Feb 2012 #53

I'm sorry for your dad and your friend. I on the other hand never once had such an experience. southernyankeebelle Feb 2012 #56

Thanks Tsiyu Feb 2012 #58

I could agree with that. southernyankeebelle Feb 2012 #59

I am not a Catholic and I DON'T find this offensive. In fact, I applaud the visual metaphor. Raster Feb 2012 #23

If your not catholic of course you don't understand. How the heck can you? Only a non-catholic southernyankeebelle Feb 2012 #47

Who gives a shit surfdog Feb 2012 #29

Who gives a shit ? surfdog Feb 2012 #30

I find Catholicism offensive MNBrewer Feb 2012 #38

Really ask me if I care what you think? I sure the f**k don't. southernyankeebelle Feb 2012 #40

And I care what YOU think? MNBrewer Feb 2012 #61

Great. southernyankeebelle Feb 2012 #69

I think I understand where you're coming from. DisgustipatedinCA Feb 2012 #64

Thank you. I think you are on the right track. I was born a catholic just like a Jew was born to southernyankeebelle Feb 2012 #67

You're upset about clothing? Arugula Latte Feb 2012 #70

Really. Everything in the church has a tradition. Clothing is part of that tradition. It might southernyankeebelle Feb 2012 #73

Honestly.. one_voice Feb 2012 #8

If she wanted to be *really* brave and cutting-edge, the guy would be dressed as Muhammed. Nye Bevan Feb 2012 #10

The Pope wouldn't be the equivalent to Muhammed. I don't know what message she's sending but FarLeftFist Feb 2012 #11

Couldn't you make a point about attacking Catholicism without drifting into Islamophobia? marmar Feb 2012 #12

Why insult anyones religion? What is the point? She looked like a fool to me. southernyankeebelle Feb 2012 #74

How is Mohammed ranked in the same category as the Pope?! vaberella Feb 2012 #25

auto tune nicki making a statement.... madrchsod Feb 2012 #13

But it's so cool and edgy! n/t cherokeeprogressive Feb 2012 #17

Apparently "edgy" is now a synonym for "insane." TheWraith Feb 2012 #22

I don't get the... one_voice Feb 2012 #14

That ain't the Nazi Youth one n/t UTUSN Feb 2012 #15

Umm... that's all I got. n/t justiceischeap Feb 2012 #16

I thought it was trick or treat time again. lpbk2713 Feb 2012 #20

Whatever that is, it's definitely not subliminal. LeftyMom Feb 2012 #21

That one... JSnuffy Feb 2012 #37

That's right. CanSocDem Feb 2012 #46

I mean statement or not this is ridiculous. vaberella Feb 2012 #24

She chose to go on with it, even after Whitney's death pinboy3niner Feb 2012 #26

I don't know what Whitney's death has to do with anything. n/t vaberella Feb 2012 #32

It has no effect on the Grammys? pinboy3niner Feb 2012 #36

I tried to watch her performance Ilsa Feb 2012 #27

I have to say I love her voice Marrah_G Feb 2012 #44

It was one great statement malaise Feb 2012 #28

+1 sarcasmo Feb 2012 #78

Here's an idea... negativenihil Feb 2012 #33

She's attempting to compensate for a distinct lack of talent with a ginned-up controversy. Codeine Feb 2012 #34

these kinds of posts negativenihil Feb 2012 #50

I don't even know who this singer is, but it hardly matters DisgustipatedinCA Feb 2012 #65

She looks much more like a Cardinal wearing a fashion statement lunatica Feb 2012 #35

I was going to say this reminds me more of a red habit than red riding hood. stevenleser Feb 2012 #63

Her perfomance tonight was dumb and pretentious. I think she is overrated as is Drake. I really zonkers Feb 2012 #39

BS...How about just plain old "Nicki Minaj dressed stupidly for the Grammy's"...? ScreamingMeemie Feb 2012 #45

lol! HappyMe Feb 2012 #52

So did anyone see what kind of a role model she inspires on Ellen show about a month ago? southernyankeebelle Feb 2012 #75

Her Performance Art set piece was hysterical obamanut2012 Feb 2012 #60

As a Bad Brains fan, I liked it. sofa king Feb 2012 #62

Reminds me of 'A Handmaid's Tale'... TeeYiYi Feb 2012 #66

I don't find it offensive, just tired Tom Ripley Feb 2012 #68

Well I think it's cool! Cali_Democrat Feb 2012 #71

No message, her performance was nuts and incoherent. Avalux Feb 2012 #72

The only message I saw her sending, subliminal or otherwise, was... WillowTree Feb 2012 #76

Fuck! the pope. sarcasmo Feb 2012 #77